Cat Number: CHE108101

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)

CAS Number

108-10-1

Synonyms

4-Methyl-2-pentanone,
Isopropylacetone, Hexone,
Isobutyl methyl ketone,
2-Methylpropyl methyl ketone,
4-Methyl-2-oxopentane,
MIK,
Isobutylmethyl ketone,
MIBK, Isohexanone

Description

Methyl isobutyl ketone is used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose. Acute (short-term) exposure to methyl isobutyl ketone may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes, and cause weakness, headache, nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, dizziness, incoordination, narcosis in humans.

Molecular Weight

100.16

Molecular Formula

C6H12O

EINECS

203-550-1

SMILES

CC(C)CC(=O)C

Appearance

colorless liquid

Boiling Point

117 to 118 ℃ (243 to 244 °F; 390 to 391 K)